Bomb Threat

Bomb threats usually occur by telephone.

The person receiving the bomb threat should remain on the phone and attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller by using the checklist (Addendum A)*. Please be sure that a copy of the checklist is near all the phones in your department.

Call the UTA police at 3003, giving your name, location, and telephone number. Inform them of the situation, including any information you may have as to the location of the bomb, time it is set to explode, and the time you received the call.

Follow the instructions from UTA Police for evacuating the building.

Turn on your building radio, BUT DO NOT USE IT. In the case of a bomb threat, the RADIOS CAN DETONATE A REMOTE CONTROL. Wait for a supervisor clearance to use radio.

Addendem A

Time of the Alarm:

Evacuation Procedures

Weekday Alarm

Evening and Weekend Alarm

Bomb Threat Checklist

Questions to ask:

Exact wording of the Threat

Where is the bomb located?

When is the bomb going to explode?

What does it look like?

What will cause it to explode?

What kind of bomb is it?

Did you place the bomb?

Why?

Do you want to give your address?

What name do you go by?

Sex of caller

Age of Caller

Length of call

The caller's voice was:

Calm

Laughing

Lisp

Disguised

Crying Raspy

Accent

Excited Distinct

Ragged

Deep

Familiar

Slow

Normal Rapid

Slurred

Clearing Throat

Soft

Crackling Voice

Nasal

Deep Breathing Loud

Stutter

Angry

If the voice is familiar, who did it sound like?

Background noises:

Street noise

House Noise

Clear

Pots and Pans

Static

Voices

Office Machinery

Local

PA system

Factory Machinery

Long Distance

Music

Animal Noise

Booth

Motor

Threat Languages:

Well Spoken (educated)

Foul

Taped Incoherent

Message Read by Threatener

Irrational

Remarks:

Report Call immediately to the Police at Ext. 3003.

Date --/--/-- Phone # -----------------

Receiver's Name -------------------------------------

Receiver's Position ----------------------------------

* This procedure is meant to be a guide for what to do in an emergency situation. The University Center and its employees do not take responsibility for the loss of property or life in any situation.